I'd like to say I've re-evaluated my thoughts from nearly a year ago. I don't claim to have all the answers but I can tell you that this thread alone changed how I look at firearms 100%
This is what prompted me to stop looking at buying guns I don't need, and gun equipment that's pointless and start looking for quality training.
I've adopted some ideas from someone I respect.
1) I'm not going to do anything that will get me shot, if I'm not already being shot at.
2) I will not be bound without a fight.
3) I will not be put into the back of a van, trunk of a car, or other confined space to be taken elsewhere without a fight.
4) You will not do the above to any of my family or close friends.
I'm sure my thoughts on this question will evolve as I continue my training. This thread got discussed tonight in Bloomington, and I threatened to bring it back to the forefront...... Here you guys go.
Shay VanVlymen said:I spend a lot of my time teaching Force on Force. I find that students think they know when they should shoot someone up until the point where I put them in a situation and then they either shoot someone that doesn't need to be shot or don't shoot someone that does.
Can you share with me the point at which you think you would shoot someone?
Best. Quote. EVER!Defending your castle is noble. Setting your own castle on fire is counterproductive.
GetA2J- But what if you encounter a terrorist and his buddies? What if you blow him away and he's the only one who can tell you OR the FBI where that Nuke he planted is? there are scenarios where shoot to wound is called for. Think a little more openly about this....
At once I'm grateful and amazed. Really, I may just be mistaken.
Last summer in Onslow County, NC, in order to apply for a ccw permit, I was required to attend a ccw class, and submit an application that required approval from my physician to vouch for my mental integrity.
Here in Indiana, it's a buck fifty. How nifty! Pay the fees. Wait. Get the ccw in the mailbox.
Didn't care to attend the class in NC, but it did prove informative as far as justification in use of deadly force.
Laying down a buck fifty doesn't ensure that the applicant understands the rules of engagement.
Kinda important, don't you think?
+1 , but there are several threads on this very specific topic, so let's watch on how far down that path this thread goes.I think firearm owners should want to seek out Realistic, Relevant, and Recent training. I don't think the law should require them to do so however.
When my Life or my families lifes are are in grave danger.
Do you know without a doubt that in the heat of the moment you could respond with in-kind force?